| tense | Tight, rigid, or strained; characterised by anxiety and psychological strain. Origin: L. Tensus, pp. Of tendo, to stretch (05 Mar 2000) |
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| tense part of the tympanic membrane | The greater portion of the tympanic membrane which is tense and firm, contrasting with the small triangular flaccid part of tympanic membrane. Synonym: pars tensa membranae tympani, membrana tensa, membrana vibrans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tense pulse | A hard, full pulse but without very wide excursions, resembling the vibration of a thick cord. Synonym: cordy pulse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tensegrity | <cell biology> The hypothesis that cells can behave like structures in which shape results from balancing tensile and hydrostatic forces. (18 Nov 1997) |